Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations
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Section 16 - Appendix B: GPR Emissions,
Interference and Regulations
Most governments have regulations on the level of electromagnetic emissions that an electronic
apparatus can emit. The objective is to ensure that one apparatus or device does not interfere
with any other apparatus or device in such a way as to make the other apparatus non-
functional.
The manufacturer tests their GPR products using professional, independent testing houses and
complies with the regulations of the USA, Canada, European Community and other major
jurisdictions on the matter of emissions.
Electronic devices have not always been designed for proper immunity. If a GPR instrument is
placed in close proximity to an electronic device, interference may occur. While there have been
no substantiated reports of interference to date, if any unusual behavior is observed on nearby
devices, test if the disturbance starts and stops when the GPR instrument is turned on and off. If
interference is confirmed, stop using the GPR.
Where specific jurisdictions have specific GPR guidelines, you must comply with them. Some of
these are described below.
B-1 FCC Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules. Operation in the USA is subject to the following two conditions:
this device may not cause harmful interference and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Part 15
– User Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
where applicable, and for an ultra-wide bandwidth (UWB) device where applicable, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own
expense.
